News: Graduate College

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People |

Longtime nurse Lisa Pacheco becomes first Native American to graduate with a doctorate in public policy from UNLV.

UNLV student at a commencement ceremony. Their cap is bedazzled with the "UNLV" in the center.
People |

What's it take to succeed in the field of health care? Here's what the Class of 2023 had to say.

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Campus News |

The 34-student cohort hopes to make immediate impact in patients’ lives and the profession in Las Vegas.

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Campus News |

President Keith E. Whitfield continues decades-long commencement tradition, honoring 10 students who embody the academic, research, and community tenacity of the graduating class.
 

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Research |

UNLV geologists name ancient rock layer after Las Vegas mountain that contains similar strata; research published in the journal Geosphere.

 

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Business and Community |

UNLV is emerging as a national leader in fostering the economic mobility of its graduates. For Southern Nevada, that means a healthier middle class.

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Business and Community |

Yearlong President’s Innovation Challenge competition to culminate in a Shark Tank-style showcase event; $25,000 grand prize goes to winning team.

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People |

UNLV students and alumni give Amazon Prime viewers a peek into campus life.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.

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Campus News |

 A UNLV occupational therapy student takes a unique approach for his capstone project.

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People |

The senior academic advisor was a 'miserable,’ change-resistant first-year student. Now she’s helping students rise to their challenges.

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People |

From the Super Bowl to Broadway plays, this alum uses his technical theater experience to bring spectacular events to life from behind the scenes.